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centrex

Syllabification: (cen·trex)
Pronunciation: /ˈsenˌtreks/
(also trademark Centrex)
Definition of centrex

noun

  • a telephone service in which a group of phone lines can be joined by part of the local exchange acting as a private exchange.

Origin:

late 20th century: blend of central and exchange

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